In the chain of the Aleuts the next Island to the west of Attu are the Russian Commander Islands just 208 miles (181 nmi; 335 km) away.
Harvest green onions before the root systems form bulbs. Green onions, also known as scallions, reward home growers with the pungent flavor of onions in far less time than it takes to bring a bulb onion to maturity. The slender, long vegetables consist mainly of the above-ground parts of conventional onion plants.
Onions planted from seed are used as green onions within 40 to 50 days of planting. They are fully grown in 90 to 130 days, depending on the variety.Onions planted as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring are ready for the table by July.upiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images. Onions planted from seed are used as green onions within 40 to 50 days of planting. They are fully grown in 90 to 130 days, depending on the variety. Onions planted as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring are ready for the table by July.